Ryan-Eric Richardson, 35, of Lewiston was reported missing by family on April 17.
Joe Charpentier
Staff Writer
Joe Charpentier came to the Sun Journal in 2022 to cover crime and chaos. His previous experience was in a variety of rural Midcoast beats which included government, education, sports, economics and analysis, crime, and environment. He loves surprising his editors with spontaneous enterprising stories and prides himself on mastering the ability to slip the odd Oxford comma by the copy editors. When not on the beat, Joe enjoys spending time with family, writing fiction and woodworking.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News
Sabattus crash victim remains in critical condition
Kylie Langella of Westbrook was still in critical condition Monday at Maine Medical Center after a crash Friday.
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Posted inMaine, News, Religion & Values
Maine community leaders remember Pope Francis as humble, charitable pontiff
Pope Francis, 88, died Monday morning after more than 12 years as head of the Catholic Church.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Maine Tesla owners remain mixed on Elon Musk’s brand
The once-revered electric vehicles have endured vandalism, public scorn and a wave of trade-ins by some drivers no longer comfortable with what the brand represents.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
With the power of prayer, local Catholic Paul Baribault starts a healing ministry
As Easter approaches, Baribault talks about the divine experiences that inspired him to create a healing ministry at Holy Cross Church in Lewiston.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, Maine Crime, News, Politics
Wilton lawmaker pleads not guilty to clean election law crimes
State Rep. Randall Hall pleaded not guilty to 12 charges of involving alleged forgery of signatures needed to get Maine Clean Elections funds.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Oxford County sheriff’s deputy resigns nine days after arrest
An Oxford County Sheriff’s deputy resigned his position April 3 after a March 26 arrest in violation of a protective order.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston man sentenced in 2024 Auburn knife attack
Abdi Yussuf pleaded guilty to aggravated criminal trespass and criminal mischief but charges of attempted murder and domestic violence aggravated assault, among others, were dismissed.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man indicted on 14 charges connected to January shooting
Chase Snow was indicted Tuesday by an Androscoggin County grand jury on charges related to an incident Jan. 4 on Smith Street.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Lewiston man arrested in South Paris after pursuit
A Lewiston man called 911 threatening to drive into a tree. Police caught up with him shortly after the man was reported to be doing burnouts and firing a gun out of his window.